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High school dropouts who have struggled with finding good-paying jobs will now be able to complete their education and substantially increase their earning potential thanks to the opening of Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois’ Excel Center.

The Inclusive Job Fair will be held Tuesday, October 24th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Kresge Hall at the River Front Museum Center, 711 N. Main Street, Rockford. On-site interviews will be conducted.

Goodwill began operating the GoodGRADS GED program in the Rockford region in 2013 and, in 2021, decided to expand the program - with the help of the Salvation Army - to Boone County due to the needs of the community. The expansion turned out to be a big success!

Forest City Inspired Artwork Showcases Rockford’s Beauty and Goodwill’s Story of Transformation and Growth

A Grand Opening for a new Goodwill store at 3068 McFarland Road (just off Perryville Road) in Rockford was held Thursday, June 2nd.

GOODWILL TO OPEN NEW STORE IN SPRING 2022 The former Gander Mountain location will soon be home to a new Goodwill retail store featuring in store mission programs, family friendly thrift shopping and donation convenience

President Biden proclaimed April as Second Chance Month. This proclamation raises awareness of challenges faced by those being released from justice systems and spotlights organizations such as Goodwill for making a difference.